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Just then, Brian approached them, wrapping up a phone call.
“Rosa, are you finished here?” he asked.
Rosalynn glanced back at him and said, “Hold on a sec.” Looking at Brian, Zoe was shocked by his good-looking appearance.
“Rosalynn, this is...” “Brian Hughes, my husband. Honey, this is Zoe Gilbert.” Rosalynn made the introductions.
Brian stood tall and imposing, radiating a strong presence.
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Zoe was no different. She bectense and bowed politely.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Hughes.” Brian gave a small nod, his face showing Little emotion.
But with Rosalynn, his demeanor softened.
“Are you tired? How about we sit somewhere and talk?” He seemed concerned only about Rosalynn’s wellbeing.
ninja Rosalynn turned to Zoe and said, “Zoe, let's sit down sofdunere and talk. Could you telleverything?” Zoe paused briefly before nodding. “Sure.” Rosalynn smiled gently, ready to find a spot to chat.
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A group of boys, chatting and Laughing, were heading their way after playing basketball.
Zoe halted abruptly upon spotting one of them, a flicker of alarm crossing her eyes.
Rosalynn, noticing the pause, voiced her concern. “What's the matter, Zoe?” Zoe's complexion lost sof its color as she nervously bit her lip.
“I twisted my ankle because that boy with the basketball frightened me.” Rosalynn’s attention shifted to where Zoe was looking. She recognized someone familiar. Her eyes narrowed in thought.
She met an acquaintance.
Why was he here? “You're saying that tall guy intimidated you?” she questioned.
She remembered him. He was the one who played basketball with Kyson and had to apologize because of her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe paused briefly, remembering his name.
It was Dilan Wagner! “Yes,” Zoe confirmed, no longer holding back. She recounted the entire incident.
“This morning, | bumped into him at school. He caton a skateboard, and | backed away in a panic, hurting my ankle in the process. | thought it was an accident, but he did it deliberately.
He warnedthat Mrs. Larson had a message for me. | should leave the crew willingly or face worse consequences than a mere sprained ankle.” That was when it clicked for Rosalynn.
lvy’s mother was behind this! Like mother, like daughter.
No wonder Ivy was so vicious.
Rosalynn’s gaze turned icy as she contemplated Dilan.
He was just a student, yet he was carrying out Mrs. Larson's orders.